The Best Lawyers in America, 2026 Timeline

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The Best Lawyers in America 2026 (Edition 32)
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December 13, 2024

Deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 edition

February 3, 2025

Voting begins for the 2026 edition

April 4, 2025

Deadline to vote for the 2026 edition

July 8, 2025

Embargoed release of the 2026 edition

August 21, 2025

Public release of the 2026 edition

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